I am 64 years old. I only have my social security pension of $633 a month. I have no other assets. I know a Thai woman who owns a small café. I would like to marry her and live with her.

For a longer stay in Thailand, you have two options. Since you plan to marry your Thai girlfriend, you can apply for a spousal visa. This visa is suitable for individuals married to a Thai national who meet the financial requirements: either 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account, a monthly income of 40,000 THB, or a combination of both. Foreigners aged 50 and over can also apply for a retirement visa. The financial requirements for this visa are significantly higher: 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account, a monthly income of 65,000 THB, or a combination of both.

Further questions and answers can be found on the "Frequently Asked Questions" page of this website.

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